Magnet's attraction force on a piece of iron

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The discussion focuses on the attraction force between a natural magnet bar and a piece of iron when placed in proximity to the magnet's north pole. The attraction force is generated due to the alignment of magnetic domains within the iron, which becomes magnetized. To calculate the force magnitude, participants refer to the Coulomb's law for magnetism, emphasizing the need to determine the pole intensity (m) of the iron after it has been magnetized, which can be assessed through neutral point experiments.

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Hi everyone,
Please describe the process accures when placing an iron piece in front of (north pole) natural magnet bar, and how the attraction force is created.
Also, to calculate the force magnitude (coulomb law for magnetism formula) how can I determine the piece of iron pole intesity (m) after it became a magnet itself? (I assume that pole intensity (m) of bar magnet is known or could be detemine by neutral points experiment & measuring)
Thank you all
 
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